Cambridge, Newton Bicycle Friendly Communities

Two additional Massachusetts communities, Cambridge, and Newton, have been recognized as “Bicycle Friendly” by the League of American Bicyclists, the national bicycling organization based in Washington, DC. This is the first year Cambridge was selected, in the coveted Gold category. Newton was previously noted as an Honorable Mention, and has now been recognized in the Bronze bracket.

MassDOT itself has been designated as a Bicycle Friendly Business, and is partnering with Commonwealth communities to improve local bicycling, walking and transit conditions, in order to reduce congestion and greenhouse gases, and to create a healthier and more sustainable state.

Cambridge and Newton were judged on factors, such as bicycling infrastructure improvements, education and public outreach, and staff and police involvement. Making improvements in a number of ways have all added to effectively boosting local bicycling and to attracting more bicyclists.

MassDOT is again very proud to see these important municipal bicycling accomplishments recognized by the League of American Bicyclists. Congratulations to all these Commonwealth communities!